When do you all think we will hear about the next lot of redundancies?

And rescue DQ from mess that VP of engineering created?

https://video.ibm.com/channel/2A5VBpLpB87

Anyone following FMC lawsuit? VP of Engineering made an a-s out of himself on a stand ....

Very often, I have people from the industry coming up to ask me about how’s our company doing? / what’s the EBITA? / why the low morale? / how’s the wine yard? / what’s Dril Quip’s Power of E? To the last question.. I searched high and low for an... —  read more 

the government has open up returning to work, no more wfh

The issue of staying in this company is ultimately a matter of self respect. That's how it is nowadays. It used to be different and there were better people and a better atmosphere. It is becoming increasingly clear to me that those old times will... —  read more 

How has the states allowed this guy to ruin the machine shop ? I just don’t understand why BU has made it this long

It is as clear as day what is going on in DQE , The guys that are being kept are purely there to prep as much of the stuff lying around ahead of it being shipped elsewhere , theres emails out on the very day redundancies are being confirmed... —  read more 

Now that the so called machine shop foreman is gone I wonder if the place will flourish . BU may well have ruined it . What’s everyone’s thoughts ???

After many job applications, I got to the interview stage at an oil company that has a terrible reputation (because of layoffs) and another smaller energy company that is not doing much better with regards to this matter. Maybe the smartest decision... —  read more 

Must be more toilets than staff now! Be a new Aldi in it's place before we know it!

When’s everyone due to get culled ? I’m assuming no consultation if under 20

Is it just me or did dril quip go down the pan soon as it took 20 guys to look at a sticker board every morning ?? Looking at something they didn’t understand ???

What is it I'm hearing, are the redundancies in focus again? How many people this time? What will remain of the former DQ? I still stop by this forum sometimes just to see how the things are going, but all I can do is give a little support, if... —  read more 

I am still safe, but I am very worried about my existence because there is a high probability that I will be laid off soon. It’s so tense that I am not expecting anything good to happen. And now I’m under tremendous stress because I haven't found an... —  read more 

Surprise Surprise, did not take long for another round of redundancies.Take the redundancy and get out of that horrible company who don’t give a dam about employees.DQE are heading for the end of the road.

sell the company to someone who will not run it into the ground! Then resign

Will looking a YouTube vids on ci on all the 5 be better? Or rely on DQAP in "own house" virtual ci manager? I choose YouTube it's free. Maybe he's salary can use to awards those real hardworking staffs.

This company is Titanic. Of course, COVID is just an excuse for the many wrong moves that brought us into this state. If the management was better, everything would be better. I am afraid that radical changes are now needed to save this company, but... —  read more 

I have already sent the hyperlink of this page to Blake via email. I really hope he will read the comments.. but I think he will most likely snigger and smile.

Everything also no still have the cheek to look forward to your support and commitment in 2021.

Every metric is down yet board supports the current CEO. Revenue is down, profitability is not there, market penetration is down.... What’s going on here?

I really miss this place as it was before a bunch of inexperienced people came in. Someone said it well, it was a really fun place to work! I like to tell my younger colleagues what it used to be like. Nowadays I am not motivated at all. I would... —  read more 

People were here mostly just for the money. All those who are worthy of praise are leaving now. Some of the former colleagues who were top experts have left long time ago. I am hesitant whether to go or stay a little longer to see how the situation... —  read more 

I was happy that this company gave me the opportunity because I had almost no previous experience. I was happy because I thought there were a lot of great experts working here from whom I would have a lot to learn. However, I feel like I am not... —  read more 

Who cares about this company , let’s be real guys it’s a pretty horrid place to work. To much time is spent moaning about the past when we all have a future ahead of us . That is of course unless your PA the button blaster

• Delivered fourth quarter revenue of $87.2 million and full year 2020 revenue of $365.0 million despite significant disruptions to operations and timing of deliveries from pandemic related impacts; • Recorded a net loss of $11.3 million, or $0.33... —  read more 

What all this bs about. Even if u work ur nuts off. There's not pay raise in the coming years.

According to Zacks, analysts expect that Dril-Quip will report full year sales of $366.67 million for the current year, with estimates ranging from $362.70 million to $368.12 million. For the next financial year, analysts expect that the company will... —  read more 

Management mistakes from the get-go: The management trying to run the place without asking the employees with all the years experience how things should go and be. Managers taking over that dont know how certain departments run and trying to... —  read more 

It has been brought to my attention that earlier in the week my name was mentioned as leaking the video to the press. I can confirm that I was the person that went to the P&J and Energy Voice with the video as I was sick and tired of the way DQ were... —  read more 

Weatherford closing all manufacturing facilities in aberdeen. DQ will be next

Just thought I'd remind all the hanger ons what they stayed for.

I heard today that some got letters to sign to be furloughed and on the back it stated dq would consider redundancy without pay for anyone that didn’t sign it! Did dq really just threaten to sack people if they don’t want to be furloughed? Wow! Did... —  read more 

It seems to me that those who are supposed to be leading this company in the right direction and making it better are instead investing more efforts than ever in creating havoc among its employees. I hope that's just me, but I’m afraid DQ has never... —  read more 

I was literally held responsible for a technical issue that I did not create. My coworker literally threw me under the bus. However, another employee on my team actually came forward to take responsibility. The issue I have now is with the person who... —  read more